Southmead Hospital Charity

17/06/2026

🏃‍♀️ Run the London Marathon 2027 for your local NHS 💙

Take on an unforgettable challenge and support patients, families and staff across our hospitals. From Tower Bridge to Big Ben, every mile will make a difference.

✨ Limited charity places available
🎯 £2,500 fundraising target
💙 Support Southmead or our wider hospitals

👉 Apply now: https://www.southmeadhospitalcharity.org.uk/events/london-marathon-2027/

10/06/2026

🤗 We love this photo taken at one of our Dance for Parkinson's sessions, delivered by Fresh Arts – North Bristol NHS Trust’s award‑winning arts programme, funded by Southmead Hospital Charity.

These sessions are making a real difference for people living with Parkinson’s and dementia, and those who care for them:

✨ 24 patients and carers staying active and maintaining physical ability
🤝 Building friendships and supporting each other
😊 Giving carers a vital, energising break in a supportive space
🏡 Becoming part of both the hospital and local community
🎭 Even performing twice in the hospital atrium to share their joy

But don’t just take our word for it 💬

“It’s the highlight of my week.”
“I was in a bad mood when I got here but now I feel better.”
“It sets him up for the whole weekend.”
“His walking is much better than it was.”
“It’s such an amazing thing you do.”

From improved mood and movement to moments of laughter, confidence and connection – this is the power of creativity in healthcare 💙

04/06/2026

🎉This month, we’re proud to mark two incredible years of partnership with Life at Bishop Fleming — and what a journey it’s been!

Together, they've raised an amazing £35,114.90 to support patients, families and staff across our hospitals💙

From rolling up their sleeves to getting creative, the Bishop Fleming team has gone above and beyond, organising and taking part in a variety of fantastic fundraising events, including:

✨ Bake Well
🎶 Buskathon
🏐 Netball Tournaments
🧠 Quiz Nights
🌉 Bristol Bridges Walk

📸 Pictured: A recent cheque presentation at Bishop Fleming’s netball tournament, a brilliant event they organised in support of Southmead Hospital Charity.

Every event, every effort, and every donation has made a real difference and we are so grateful for their commitment, energy and enthusiasm 👏

22/05/2026

🌿 Nature Connection for Health – a new approach to care 💚

We’re proud to share this short film highlighting the impact of Nature Connection for Health, a charity-funded pilot delivered by North Bristol NHS Trust

This pioneering programme explores a more holistic approach to healthcare by embedding green social prescribing within secondary care, supporting people living with long-term and chronic health conditions through nature-based activities and wellbeing techniques.

The programme is designed to:
🟢 Support the health and wellbeing of patients, staff, and the wider community
🟢 Encourage self-care and better condition management
🟢 Connect people on recovery journeys with long-term nature-based communities
🟢 Reduce health inequalities by improving access to green spaces

Early outcomes are incredibly encouraging, with participants reporting reduced reliance on medication, improved mental wellbeing, increased movement, and stronger social connections.

We believe initiatives like this can play a vital role in empowering patients, tackling health inequalities, and easing pressure on NHS services.

🎥 Watch the video to hear directly from those involved and see the difference nature-based care can make:

The 2026 Nature for Health pilot, delivered by North Bristol NHS Trust, explores a more holistic approach to healthcare. This pioneering programme demonstrat...

19/05/2026

We’re entering a new chapter 💙

Southmead Hospital Charity and Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity (BWHC) intend to come together as one charity supporting the newly merged NHS trust*, with BWHC becoming the principal charity partner.

This is a once‑in‑a‑generation opportunity to:
✨ Increase our impact
✨ Support all 13 hospital and community sites
✨ Make every donation go further
✨ Keep donor wishes at the heart of everything we do

What won’t change:
💙 You can still support the areas you care about
💙 Support for Southmead, Cossham and Bristol Centre for Enablement remains
💙 Our community’s generosity will continue to transform lives

Our name may change, but our purpose won’t. With your support, we’ll continue making a difference for patients, families and NHS staff.

We’re excited for what’s ahead and look forward to sharing more soon.

*Subject to final approvals.

14/05/2026

What a day this was 💙

Our amazing runners raised a record-breaking £46,200 at the Great Bristol Run. And now we’d love you to be part of one of our next events.

Ready for your own challenge? Join us at the Bristol to Bath Trail Escape this September 🏃‍♀️🚶‍♂️

Take on the trail and help support patients and staff across our hospitals.

👉 Sign up: https://www.southmeadhospitalcharity.org.uk/events/bristol-to-bath-walk/

12/05/2026

🌍💙 Happy International Nurses Day 💙🌍

🙌 Today, we celebrate the incredible compassion, skill and dedication of nurses at our hospitals and across the NHS.

Every day, they go above and beyond to care for patients and support their recovery — making a real difference when it matters most 🙏

At Southmead Hospital Charity, we’re proud to stand alongside our nurses and all NHS staff, providing funding for projects, wellbeing support, and enhancements that help create the best possible environment for both patients and teams.

To every nurse, and every member of NHS staff, thank you for everything you do 💙

11/05/2026

What a day at the Great Bristol Run! 💫

We’re incredibly proud of our amazing team, who raised a record-breaking £46,200 (and counting!) for Southmead Hospital Charity 👏👏 This is our highest total yet and a fantastic reflection of everyone’s hard work, generosity and commitment.

A huge thank you to all 126 runners, including 60 North Bristol NHS Trust colleagues, who took on the challenge and made such a difference. Your energy, team spirit and determination were inspiring to see on the day 🏅

We’d also like to say a big thank you to our fantastic supporters who contributed to our runner goodie bags:

🥤 Drinks from Counter Culture Drinks, Activit Drinks and Drink Living Things
🍪 Delicious treats from Pullin's Bakery

Swipe through for some brilliant photo highlights capturing the atmosphere, smiles and unforgettable energy! 🏃‍♀️📸

08/05/2026

🏃‍♀️ Good luck, Team Southmead! 💙

Wishing all 131 of our incredible runners the very best as you take on the Great Bristol Run on Sunday in support of Southmead Hospital Charity 🎉

You’ve already achieved an amazing £40,000, and we couldn’t be prouder. We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way! 👏

Go smash it — we’re all behind you! 💪